SchoolThe School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal (ESEPP) offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including 12 master degrees, and specialization programmes mainly in teacher education but also in other convergent areas. A joint doctoral degree in cooperation with the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is currently being prepared.
Its mission focuses on articulating the dimensions of education, research and service to the Community by pursuing excellence in civic and professional education at a scientific, technical, artistic, pedagogical and ethical level, crossing the initial and continuing education, research and internationalization.
ESEPP has been an active participant in EU programs since 1986 and is involved in all aspects of teacher education, having long established links with schools and HE institutions both regionally and internationally.

WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH USOne can count many reasons why to choose ESEPP. We offer high quality and accessible education and a stimulating teaching-learning environment that values the experiences in professional contexts, providing the student population with diverse quality infrastructures.
It is also a way to learn Portuguese, the fifth most spoken European language in the world and a linguistic gateway to Africa and Brazil. Besides that, Portugal is well known for its lifestyle and hospitality; it is a country full of history, architecture, sports and cultural activities, and amazing landscapes.